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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Jamie think the bureau drawer is the perfect crib for Nin?
(a) It is strong enough to hold her weight.
(b) They can close it if Van comes.
(c) They can close it if she cries.
(d) It saves room.

2. What does Jamie say his mother is wrapping him up like?
(a) A breakable object.
(b) Broken glass.
(c) A Christmas present.
(d) An unwanted toy.

3. What does Jamie worry his mother has forgotten?
(a) His magic box.
(b) His magic book.
(c) His computer.
(d) His teddy bear.

4. How does Patty know Agnes?
(a) She is a deacon at their church.
(b) She used to be her next door neighbor.
(c) She is Van's mother.
(d) She used to her highschool teacher.

5. What peak does the trailer stand at the base of?
(a) Percy.
(b) Kelvin.
(c) Dante.
(d) Penny.

6. Why did Jamie and his family leave their home?
(a) Van tried to throw his sister across the room.
(b) His mother's boyfriend was stalking them.
(c) Jamie's mother found a better job.
(d) Jamie was accused of something he didn't do.

7. What does the sunlight make the trailer gleam like?
(a) A diamond.
(b) Glass.
(c) A jewel.
(d) A ruby.

8. What does Jamie talk his mother out of doing?
(a) Phoning in sick.
(b) Taking Nin to the carnival.
(c) Talking to his teacher.
(d) Phoning Van.

9. Where does Earl live?
(a) Arizona.
(b) New Hampshire.
(c) Virginia.
(d) Maryland.

10. What does Patty ask Jamie to do for her after she catches Nin?
(a) Take Nin to the car.
(b) Walk over to her.
(c) Put on his clothes.
(d) Call the police.

11. What does Earl suggest Jamie can use the pond for?
(a) Boating.
(b) Fishing.
(c) A skating rink.
(d) Battleships.

12. What does Patty ask Jamie during their card game?
(a) Do you understand what is happening?
(b) Are you unhappy?
(c) Do you want pancakes?
(d) Do you want to move to England?

13. What does Jamie feel he is inside of when he enters the trailer?
(a) An airbase.
(b) A spaceship.
(c) A movie trailer.
(d) A hollowed out bullet.

14. Why does Jamie think his mother left Van?
(a) Because Van is married.
(b) Because Van threw Nin.
(c) Because Van swore at him.
(d) Because Van doesn't have a job.

15. What does Earl say he will make for Patty when she first enters the house?
(a) Sandwiches.
(b) Breakfast.
(c) Coffee.
(d) Tea.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word does the author use to describe Earl's bathroom?

2. What does Jamie play with his mother while Nin sleeps?

3. What kind of animal does Jamie hope they can sit like in the trailer?

4. What is the name of Jamie's teacher?

5. What does Jamie say is a funny squirrelly thing?

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